Lime Berry (Triphasia trifolia)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Triphasia trifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet taste. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Red and fleshy, the fully ripe fruit has an agreeable sweet taste.; Aromatic, juicy and somewhat mucilaginous, the fruit can also be pickled or made into jams etc.; The fruit is about 15mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Arid ground. (Zone 9)